This research paper will provide statistics on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, including cause, treatment, and heredity. ADHD is mainly accompanied by other disorders, including emotional, physical and mental disorders. Using three peer-reviewed journal articles, classroom PowerPoints, and texts from Laura E. Berk's textbook, “Infants and Children; From prenatal to middle childhood”, ADHD will be explained in a non-discriminatory way. Geraldine S. Pearson suggests that when a child has ADHD, 10% to 35% of first-degree relatives also have the disorder while Laura E. Berk states that many cases are overdiagnosed. However, it does not suggest that ADHD does not commonly run in families; on the contrary, he also states that it is a very hereditary disease. Unfortunately, ADHD is a lifelong disorder and treatment is not available for every affected individual. Keywords: hereditary, disorder, environmental, behavior. ADHD in Children Children diagnosed with ADHD are usually accompanied by another disorder; Typically, children with ADHD have reduced attention span, learning disabilities, disruptive behavior disorders, and even Tourette's (Pearson's) disorder. ADHD is a highly obtainable disorder due to heredity, but genetic influence is not the only way a child can be affected by ADHD. Maternal smoking or high amounts of stress during pregnancy can also cause ADHD. Additionally, there are other external influences that may play a role in causing ADHD or contributing to the likelihood of a child being diagnosed with ADHD (Pearson; Berk). Additionally, because ADHD is usually accompanied by other disorders, it is important to rule out these disorders. It's... half the paper... yes. New York: W. W. Norton & Co., Inc.; 2006; Pearson) If the individual is suspected of having a co-occurring disorder, they will often be referred to a psychiatrist to help treat and/or manage these symptoms. Works CitedBerk, L. (2012). Babies and children; prenatal to middle childhood. (Seventh ed.). Boston, MA: PearsonPearson, G. (n.d.). A child with undiagnosed ADHD. Retrieved from http://ovidsp.t x.ovid.com.ozone.nsc .edu:8080/sp-3.12.0b/ovidweKeen, D., & Hadijikoumi, I. (October 2, 2008). ADHD in children and adolescents. Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2907929/Howard, B. (2005, June). ADHD in young children. Retrieved from http://www.lexisnexis.com.ozone.nsc.edu:8080/hottopics/lnacademic/?verb=sr&csi=349931&sr=HLEAD(ADHD in Young Children) and the date is 2005
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